Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

These positions are open to the general public and to all current city employees covered under the terms of the City’s collective bargaining agreement with I.B.E.W., INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 9 – AFL/CIO

Office of Emergency Management & Communications

Number of vacancies: 9

DUTIES: Receives emergency 9-1-1 calls from persons reporting fires or requesting emergency medical services; operates a two-screen computer console connected to a computer-aided dispatch system and telephone equipment to receive and process 9-1-1 calls; obtains pertinent information from callers to determine location and extent of fire including conditions at the incident scene and if hazardous materials are present; obtains pertinent information from callers requesting emergency medical services and uses a triage computer screen to determine whether requests are of an emergency and life threatening nature; makes determination based on information provided and informs callers whether an ambulance will be dispatched; assigns priority codes and provides pre-arrival instructions to callers awaiting emergency medical services; relays emergency request information to Fire Communications Operators II for dispatching; records reported interruptions to water, telephone and utility services, and traffic flow problems and relays information to dispatch personnel.

LOCATION:  OEMC, 1411 W. Madison Street

HOURS:        7:00 am To 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm To 11:00 pm, 11:00 pm To 7:00am SHIFTS:       Various (1st, 2nd & 3rd Watch)

DAYS OFF:  Rotating Days Off

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

High school graduation or GED certification.  Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician/B (EMT/B).  As of the date of application, candidates must have reached their twentieth birthday.  Must be able to type a minimum of twenty-five words per minute

NOTE: APPLICANTS ELIGIBLE TO BE TESTED must show proof of a valid Illinois EMT-B license and validation that their continuing education hours are up to date, AT THE TIME OF TESTING.

NOTE: Persons offered employment must pass all pre-employment exams prior to appointment including a drug screen and a background investigation.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete a written test / skills assessment with a proposed minimum score of 70%.  The cut score is subject to change based on standard statistical analysis of test results. Test results will be sent out by the Department of Human Resources after test results have been analyzed and compiled.  Bidders who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.  External applicants who receive a passing score on the test will be hired in lottery/random order.

NOTE:  To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience AND YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR VALID EMT-B LICENSE, at the time of application. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.)  If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete and you will not be considered for this position.  There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

NOTE:  You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.

VETERANS PREFERENCE NOTE:  If you have served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty continually for six months and have received an honorable or general discharge, you are eligible for Veterans Preference.  In order to receive Veterans preference, you need to indicate whether or not you are a Veteran by answering “yes” or “no” to the question on your application that asks “Have you served in the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty continually for six months and received an honorable or general discharge?”  In addition, you must attach a copy of your DD214 to your online application which includes Character of Service status.  Failure to answer the question and attach your DD214 will result in you not being considered for the Veterans Preference.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application form and documents submitted with the application.  Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant.  No second party applicants will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago.  Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

If you are disabled and require a reasonable accommodation to file your application, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources at 312-744-4976, TTY: 312-744-5035.  You will be required to provide information regarding your request.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online at the City of Chicago’s website www.cityofchicago.org.  Computers are available at City Hall, 121 N. La Salle Street, Room 100 and at Chicago Public Library branches.  A current library card is needed to use the Library computers.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources

Richard M. Daley, Mayor                                                         George H. Arteaga, Commissioner

Job Posting

: 2010-Nov-29 |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External

: 2010-Dec-12

Bargaining Unit

: 29 |

Starting Pay Rate

: $3,620.00/month